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Safavid Empire Persia / Iran 4 shahi silver coin 1709 150 AED

Name: Safavid Empire Persia / Iran 4 shahi silver coin 1709 150 AED
Price: 150 AED
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Item Details

Age

Brand New

Condition

Almost no noticeable problems or flaws

Usage

Still in original packaging

Posted on: 10th February 2026

Description

🪙 Coin Identification
• Empire: Safavid Empire (Persia / Iran)
• Denomination: 4 Shahi
• Year: 1709 (AH 1121 approx.)
• Ruler: Shah Sultan Husayn
• Period: Late Safavid era
• Type: Circulation silver coin (hammered)

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🧾 Grading & Holder
• Grading Company: Middle East Grading Alliance (MEGA)
• Grade: VF Details – Silver
• Clear legends but uneven wear
• “Details” indicates minor issues (weak strike, edge irregularities, or surface marks typical of hammered coins)
• Certification No.: 020549-26

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⚙️ Technical Specifications (typical)
• Metal: Silver
• Weight: ~3.5 – 4.5 grams (varies by mint & strike)
• Diameter: ~22–25 mm
• Minting Method: Hand-struck (hammered)
• Edge: Irregular (normal for period)

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🖋️ Design & Inscriptions

Obverse / Reverse
• Persian (Arabic-style) calligraphy
• Titles of Shah Sultan Husayn I
• Religious and royal inscriptions common to Safavid coinage
• Decorative borders with dotted or beaded elements

(Orientation and exact layout vary due to hand striking)

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📜 Historical Context
• Shah Sultan Husayn was the last effective Safavid ruler
• His reign preceded the collapse of the Safavid Empire (1722)
• Coins from this period are valued for:
• Historical significance
• Traditional Islamic calligraphy
• Pre-modern Persian minting

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💰 Market Value (approx.)
• VF Details condition: USD $60 – $150
• Value depends on:
• Legibility of inscriptions
• Eye appeal
• Specific mint (if identifiable)

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✅ Summary

✔ Genuine early-18th-century Persian silver
✔ Important Safavid historical period
✔ Collectible Islamic hammered coin